Former Livingston striker Rory Boulding has joined Hearts on trial.

The Englishman reported for pre-season training with John McGlynn’s side on Monday, as he looks to win a contract with the SPL outfit.

STV understands Kilmarnock are also keen to take the player on trial, should Hearts decide against making a move.

Boulding turned down a new deal with Livi in the summer, having scored 12 goals in 29 games during his season-long stay at Livingston.

After a slow start to his career at Almondvale, the 23-year-old netted ten times in his last eight games with the club, as well as scoring a hat-trick against McGlynn’s former side Raith Rovers.

Boulding moved to Scotland from Accrington Stanley at the start of the 2011/12 campaign, and also had spells with Bradford City, Hucknall Town, Ilkeston Town and Mansfield Town.

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